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Important notes for users in the U.K. Italia DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Si dichiara che l’apparecchio MCM204 Philips risponde alle prescrizioni dell’art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 Agosto 1995 n. 548. 1 2 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fatto a Eindhoven 3 Refit the fuse cover. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 3 Amp, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
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English Index Français English ------------------------------------------------ 6 Español Français -------------------------------------------- 25 Deutsch Español --------------------------------------------- 44 Nederlands Deutsch --------------------------------------------- 63 Italiano Nederlands ---------------------------------------- 82 Svenska Italiano -------------------------------------------- 101 Dansk Svenska ------------------------------------------- 120 Suomi Dansk -----------
Contents English General Information Tape Operation / Recording Supplied accessories ............................................ Environmental information ................................ Safety information ................................................ Hearing Safety ....................................................... 7 7 7 8 Tape playback ...................................................... 17 General information on recording ................. 17 Synchro start CD recording ..................
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/ welcome. This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Community. Supplied accessories – 2 speaker boxes – remote control – MW loop antenna Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
General Information English Hearing Safety Listen at a moderate volume. ● Using headphones at a high volume can impair your hearing. This product can produce sounds in decibel ranges that may cause hearing loss for a normal person, even for exposure less than a minute. The higher decibel ranges are offered for those that may have already experienced some hearing loss. ● Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound.
English Preparations B Antenna Connection Rear connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. For users in the U.K.: please follow the instructions on page 2. MW Antenna Connect the supplied MW loop antenna to the “AM aerial” terminal. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception. ● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source.
Preparations English FM Antenna It is unnecessary to connect the FM pigtail antenna since it is fixed to the main unit. ● Adjust the FM antenna for optimal FM stereo reception. C Speakers Connection Before using the remote control 1 2 Pull out the plastic protective sheet. 3 Then select the desired function (for example É, í, ë). Select the source you wish to control by pressing one of the source select keys on the remote control (for example CD, TUNER).
Controls on the system and remote control 9 Tape Deck Operation RECORD● ... starts recording. PLAY 2 ............ starts playback. SEARCHà / á fast rewinds/winds the tape. STOP•OPENÇ0 ................................. stops the tape; opens the tape compartment. PAUSEÅ ....... interrupts recording or playback. 1 STANDBY ON ECO POWER (2) – switches the system to standby/Eco-power stnadby/on. 2 DISPLAY/CLOCK for CD .................
Basic Functions English To exit without storing the Plug and Play ● Press 9 on the system. ➜ If you do not complete the Plug and Play installation, the function will be restarted when you next turn on the main supply again. MICRO SYSTEM MCM204 ALBUM/ Notes: – If no stereo frequency is detected during Plug and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be displayed. – During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and Play mode.
English Basic Functions Adjusting volume and sound 1 Turn the VOLUME control anti-clockwise to decrease or clockwise to increase volume on the system (or press VOL -/+ on the remote control). ➜ Display shows the volume level VOL and a number from 0-32. 2 Press DSC repeatedly to select the desired sound effect: JAZZ / POP / CLASSIC / ROCK. 3 Press DBB to switch bass enhancement on or off. ➜ Display shows: if the DBB is activated.
CD/MP3 Operation English Basic playback controls To play a disc ● Press 2; to star t playback. ➜ The current track number and elapsed playing time of the track are displayed during disc playback. To select a different track ● Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 ¢ on the remote control) once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display. To find a passage within a track 1 Press and hold down on TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 ¢ on the remote control). ➜ The disc is played at high speed and low volume.
3 4 Press TUNING 4 ¢ (or 4 ¢ on the remote control) to select a desired track. ➜ The album number will change accordingly as you reach the first track of an album by pressing 4 or the last track of an album by pressing ¢. ● You can also press 9 to cancel your play mode. Note: – The SHUFFLE and REPEAT functions cannot be used simultaneously. Programming track numbers Press 2; to start playback. Programme in the STOP position to select and store your disc tracks in the desired sequence.
Radio Reception English 2 Press PROG for more than 2 seconds to activate programming. ➜ AUTO is displayed and available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength. The first preset automatically stored will then be played. Manual programming Tuning to radio stations 1 2 Select TUNER source. 3 Press down on TUNING 4 ¢ and release button. ➜ The radio automatically tunes to a station with sufficient reception. Display indication during automatic tuning: SEARCH.
● The best recording level is set automatically. Altering the VOLUME, DBB or DSC controls will not affect the recording in progress. ● The recording sound quality might differ depending on the quality of your recording source and the recording tape. ● At the very beginning and end of the tape, no recording will take place during the 7 seconds when the leader tape passes the recorder heads. ● To protect a tape from accidental erasure, have the tape in front of you and break out the left tab.
Tape Operation / Recording English Recording from the radio 1 Tune to the desired radio station (see Tuning to radio stations). 2 Press STOP•OPENÇ0 to open the tape door. 3 Insert a suitable tape into the deck and close the tape door. 4 Press RECORD● to start recording. 5 To interrupt playback press PAUSE;. To resume, press this key again. 6 To stop recording, press STOP•OPENÇ0.
Using USB connectivity ● MCM204 is fitted with a USB port in the front panel, offering a plug and play feature which allows you to play, from your MCM204, digital music and spoken contents stored on a USB mass storage device. Playing a USB mass storage device 1 Make sure that your MCM204 is being powered on. 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly (or USB on the remote) to enter USB mode. ➜ Display shows - - - with USB DIRECT.
USB Connection English INFORMATION REGARDING USB DIRECT: 1. Compatibility of the USB connection on this micro system: a) This micro system supports most USB Mass storage devices (MSD) that these devices are compliant to the USB MSD standards. i) Most common Mass storage class devices are flash drives, memory sticks, jump drives and etc.
Notes: – Timer is not available in TAPE or AUX mode. – If CD source is selected and no disc is in the CD tray or the disc has an error, TUNER will be selected automatically. – If USB source is selected and no compatible USB device is plugged, TUNER will be selected automatically. Activating and deactivating TIMER ● In standby or during playback, press TIMER once. ➜ Display shows if activated, and disappears if deactivated.
Specifications English AMPLIFIER Output power ........................................... 2 x 4W RMS Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 60 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ....................... 125 – 16000 Hz Impedance loudspeakers ........................................... 4Ω CD PLAYER Frequency range ............................... 125 – 16000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................ 65 dBA TUNER FM wave range ................................... 87.
WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Solution Problem ✔ Insert a disc. ✔ Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
Troubleshooting English Solution Problem The remote control does not function properly. ✔ Select the source (CD or TUNER, for example) before pressing the function button (É,í,ë). ✔ Reduce the distance between the remote control and the system. ✔ Insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) aligned as indicated. ✔ Replace the batteries. ✔ Point the remote control directly towards the IR sensor. ✔ Set the clock correctly. ✔ Press TIMER to switch on the timer.
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